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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1962-07-09_Regular 1962 C I T Y C 0 U N C I L CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA JULY 9, 1062 j 1 . INITIATION: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple City was called to order by Mayor Tyrell who led the 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION: Rev. Dennis Savage, of the Christian Church , 9723 Garibaldi Ave. , Temple City, gave the invocation. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker , Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen-None ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford & City Manager Woollett 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the minutes of the adjourn. ed meeting of June 12 , 1962, as presented, Councilman Merritt seconded, roti call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn , Merritt , Nunamaker , ---Tyrel l NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen-Done City Manager Woollett referred to item 14 of the minutes of the regular Council meeting on June 25, 1962, line 6 to eliminate the words "or like" in the quotation. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 25 as corrected , Councilman Merritt- seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt , Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Council men-.None ABSENT: Councilmen-None 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - ORDINANCE NO. 62-81 : Zone Change Case No. 62-33, R-1 to R-3 , Gladys Herrington and Marilynne R. Dickerson. 2nd reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62-81 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE RECOMMENDA- TIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANTING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-I TO R-3 ON THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5828 NORTH ROWLAND, TEMPLE CITY. 'Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote as follows AYES: Councilmen--Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None r ABSENT: Councilmen-None Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adopt Ordinance No. 62-61 , Council - man Merritt seconded, roil call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt , Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen-None 7. ORDINANCE NO. 62-82: Re-zone change Case No. r62-34, R-1 to C-2 Martin T. Heydel . 2nd reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62-82 AN OR- DINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING RECOMMENDATIONS. -OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANTING A . CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 TO C-2 ON THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6258, 6252, and 6246 ROSEMEAD BLVD. , AS REQUESTED IN CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION -NO. 62-34 OF MARTIN T. HEYDEL. Councilman Dickason moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 62-82, Councilman. Fitzjohn seconded-; roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen-'Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-f4one ABSENT: Councilmen-None Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Ordinance No. 62-82 , Council- man Dickason seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen--Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-done ABSENT: Councilmen-None �.... �f '�' w..[ l i Council Minutes, .July 9, 1962 , page 2 8. ORDINANCE NO. 62-83: Re amendment of truck route Ordinance No. 61-33. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 83 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY j AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3306 TO SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE WEIGHT LIMIT SIGNS AS AN APPROPRIATE DESIGNATION OF TRUCK ROUTES. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 62-83 , Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as fol- ; lows: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt , Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen-None Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Ordinance No. 62-83, Council- man Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker , Tyrell NOES: _ Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen-None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 62-217: Zone variance request Harold & Eleanor Kreeble, 5809 N. Encinita, to construct a duplex on lot having less than required square footage. City Attorney Shatford read , title to Resolution No. 62-217 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO HAROLD AND ELEANOR KREEBLE TO CONSTRUCT A DUPLEX ON APPLICANTS" LOT HAVING LESS THAN THE REQUIRED SQUARE FOOTAGE AT 5809 NORTH ENCIN- J ITA , TEMPLE CITY. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 62-217, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll ca-l-1 vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen-None 10. Held over until time of "Matters from City Officials." 11 . TEMPLE CITY BEAUTIFUL: re cost of maintenance of street tree planting on Las Tunas Dr. City Manager Woollett advised that Mrs. Minsky of the Temple City Beautiful Committee, thought the City was going to take over the maintenance of the trees , and at the Council meeting the approval was only for the changing of the kind of trees to be planted to Indian Laurel . He requested a clarification of the City ' s position regarding this maintenance. Following considerable discussion it was agreed to have the staff check with Road Dept. fd vjhat the cost would be to use the Road Dept. water tank if used when sweeping is done before business hours , and to hold the matter over for discussion when this in- formation is available. -� 12. APPOINTMENT OF ARCHITECT FOR LIBRARY: City Manager 'Noollett suggested the Council interview three firms of the some odd 16 firms that had been interviewed, scheduling each interview on the hour for 45 min. leaving 15 min, between for discussion. Also that when adjourning the meeting tonight that it be adjourned to a specific time for these interviews. Following discussion it was agreed this meeting would be on Mon- day night, July 16th, at Henry Shatford's office, 5920 Temple City Blvd. , at 7: 00 P. M. 13. TRACT NO. 20748: presentation of final map. Mr. Ray Cushman, Planning Advisor, presented the final map for Tract No. 20748 with the following recommendations from the County Engineer: 1 . approval of map 2. acceptance of streets and easements as offered for dedication on said map. 3. approval and acceptance of the following work agreements and bonds after their first being examined and approved by the City Attorney; • An agreement to install sanitary sewers as required by the subject tract , and surety bond in the amount of $3,000. ex- ecuted by Miller & Price Development Co. The Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. i .. _ i � a ` . t. . .. ., - , a . �. Council Minutes, July 9,, 1962, page 3 An agreement by Miller & Price Development Co; , ;guaranteeing setting of survey monu- ments , tie points and furnishing tie notes: and surety bond in the amount of $770; ex! ecuted by Miller & Pri!ce Development Co. Z The Aetna Casuelty �& Surety Co. 4; That the City Counc i 1 f i rid. as follows: The .City Council ; pursuant to Section 11587 of the Subdiv;sion Map Act, hereby finds that Miller & :Price Development Co. , subdivider of the subject tract, has. in good faith attempted to secure the signa- tures of County of ,Los. Angeles and Southerr California Edison Company, has been unable to do so and a refusal to .accept the .map for recording would work an undue hardship on the subdivider The City Council , pursuant to Section 11590 of the Subdivision Map Act, hereby finds that Miller & Price Development Co. , subdivider of the subject tract, has in good faith attempted to secure- an outright offer of dedication from Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company, and California-Michi - gan Land & Water Company, has been unable to do so and a refusal to accept the map for recording would work an undue hardship on the subdivider. , Mr. Cushman also presented the recommendation from the County Road Dept. that the streets offered for dedication be accepted in accordance with the conditions set forth in an Agreement to ba entered into between the City of Temple City and Miller & Price Deveopment Co. for improvements of streets according to specifi- cations- and plans, wh'Ich have been filed in the office of the Road Dept. ,with surety bond executed by the Aetna Casualty & Surety Company, in the amount of $8750. Bond No. 33 S '54592 guaranteeing faithful performance. Following discussion Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the recommendations of the County Engineer and County Road Dept. as listed above and that the sidewalks be installed next to the curb, and that the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer, be instructed to sign the necessary papers for acceptance, Council- man Dickason seco�rded, roll call vote as follows: l AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt , Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen-None 14. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES: DEPT OF PARKS 0 RECREATION: City Manager Woollett advised this agreement provided recreation services at Emperor School which is in the school district but not in the corporate area, for which the County would pay the City the sum of $2250. , and he recommended the City Clerk and the Mayor be instructed to sign the agreement. . Councilman Dicka- son so moved, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows: - AYES: Councilmen-Dickason , Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-done ABSENT: Councilmen-None 14B. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Ordinance No. 62-84. 1st read City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance no. 62-84 AN ORDI - NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICI - PAL CODE TO PROVIDE PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF ALL ZONE VARIANCE CASES AND MODIFICATIONS THEREOF WITH RIGHT OF APPEAL TO • THE CITY COUNCIL. He advised this was in accordance with the discussion at the joint meeting of the Council and Commission. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to waive further reading, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll- call vote as follows: , .. 1 ' 1 i ' 1 �' _ r .. - i d .. , .. .. � . ... `�, . ;. Council Minutes , July 9, 1962 , page 4 AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt , Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen-None As this was the first reading of Ordinance No. 62-84 no further action was taken. 15. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1 . recommend bus stop NE corner of Rosemead & Las Tunas be res- cinded as per Traffic Engineer ' s report. Following discussion ;Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve, Coun- cilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt , Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen-None 2. recommend red curb markings be added and one stall obliterated adjacent to driveway as per Traffic Engineer' s sketch at 9214-16 E. Las Tunas Dr. Following discussion Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote as fol - lows: - AYES: Councilmen-Dickason , Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker , Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen-None 3. recommend additional arrows and barrier line be placed at east approach on south side of Las Tunas East of Rosemead Blvd. at intersection of Sultana where street narrows from three to i two lanes . Councilman Dickason moved to approve, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded. roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell i NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen-None 16. RESOLUTION N0. 62-215: Warrants & Demands. City Manager -Woollett presented Resolution No. 62-215 , and explained the break-down of several warrants. Following discussion Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve Resolution No. 62-215 warrants and demands in j the sum of $71 ,456. 17 , Demand Nos. 1606 through No. 1677, Coun- cilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None i ABSENT: Councilmen-None Following discussion of overtime pay for the Recreation Director 1 it was agreed that the City Manager be authorized to pay him overtime until the employment of allotted personnel . 17. COMMUNICATIONS: j a. County of Los Angeles Boundary Commission �.f 1 . Annexations 242A, 282, 279, 289, 2900 291 , City of E1 Monte 2. Annexations 25, 26 , 27, City of So. E1 Monte. City Manager Woollett presented the above letters to the Council . Councilman Fitzjohn moved to receive and file, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried. b. City of Azusa, requesting our participation in their Diamond Jubilee celebration, the parade to be held on October 20. Follow- ing discussion Councilman Merritt moved to refer the request to the Temple City Chamber of Commerce, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. C. City Manager Woollett read a letter from the International Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation requesting a charitable soli - citation permit during the month of July. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried. d. The City Manager read a letter from the Jr. Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to extend a banner across Las Tunas Dr. in 9500 block to advertise the polio clinic on July 12 to be removed on Friday , July 13. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to grant, Council- man Dickason seconded, and carried. 18. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: �` No one came forward at this time. :. • r . rl•. w . all ..._.[ OW I. ,! :`qtr b _ _. m .c.._.. , , ., i, ' !4 ! . . ;wWQ W r O , r :'is _ ....; o f ._t lA; s nonnow - -...� 161 lu ynm its- %mai 00 y3 loysm F mow ms . C`•'1 j WNW tr nof ct 7 W f.• i i'. I 0 : 0 IS OAS ry:t. TM 1MIAM _ ? .:f•i .. _?' 01 ` gib,. nap, r ., t.l 5 - `j r;i h i.7 noAnq :1.. ztm .plat .. nmcn I .. �. I .. 1,. •:. .. ,il$ .. '^j- _ <� r !.71 F-3 i i r . �::•tom' ., r `. _F ' 1 - - ;,r ( Council Minutes , July 9, 1962, page 5 paper at the time commercialized poker interests tried to be- come established In that City, which finally was eliminated by popular vote, by ll ; to 1 . City Attorney Shatfor.d. stated the new law is to outlaw poker entirely, and that the board :of Supervisors passed a Resolution placing thi.s on the .November ballot. The Council will make a further study of this proposed legisla- tion. 20. . ADJOURNMENT . Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adjourn to July 16, 1962, .at 7: 00 P. M. , the adjourned meeting to be held in City Attorney Shat ford' s office at 5920 Temple City Blvd. Council adjourned at 9: 30 P. M, ATTEST: Jack Ro Tyrell Mayor - J Wf 111am Wool lett,, Jr. City clerk �{ � fLLLliii i � � � , i . �r ; , ' _ �. 3 �- F a�.. - � fir, - .� , . - - �. -�